Telem — the meaning of the Hebrew name טֶלֶם

טֶלֶם

Ṭelem · pronounced teh'-lem · Strong's H2928 · a man and a place

Telem means oppression.

Strong's definition

from an unused root meaning to break up or treat violently; oppression; Telem, the name of a place in Idumaea, also of a temple doorkeeper.

First appearance

Josh 15:24 Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth, (KJV)

Every verse that names Telem

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Joshua, Ezra

Josh 15:24Ezra 10:24

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